The reigning champions of the WXVI tournament kicked off their title defense in style, securing a convincing 61-21 victory over the United States on Sunday in Canada. The dominant performance saw the team score an impressive nine tries, extending their unbeaten streak to 18 matches ahead of next year’s highly anticipated home World Cup.
The team got off to a strong start, with their full-back scoring twice in the first half. A debutant also made her mark, scoring on her first start for the team, while the captain added to the tally with the fourth try. The game was all but sealed in the second half when another newcomer scored on her debut, ensuring a comfortable win for the reigning champions.
Despite a valiant effort from the U.S. captain, who scored her team’s third try, the opponents were ultimately unable to close the gap. The reigning champions finished the game with a flourish, leaving them feeling satisfied with their performance.
According to the team’s coach, “We were eager to get started, but we struggled with the basics early on. However, we finished the game with a lot of satisfaction.” The team will face a stiff test in their next game, taking on New Zealand on Sunday. In their previous encounter earlier this month, the reigning champions emerged victorious with a 24-12 win.
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